2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

[Penelope]

was anyone else shook that fried frank is pronounced freed frank .. or was that just me

A couple of Fried Frank lawyers recently joined my firm and I was shocked Frank wasn't pronounced "Franc" (i.e. with a French accent)! I had always read it like that in my head and was rather embarrassed in our first conversation - way to make a good first impression haha

 

[Celestie]

A couple of Fried Frank lawyers recently joined my firm and I was shocked Frank wasn't pronounced "Franc" (i.e. with a French accent)! I had always read it like that in my head and was rather embarrassed in our first conversation - way to make a good first impression haha

I just wanna know how Frank got Fried and why a law firm was named after him

 

[tk166]

Then is a completely random question but why does everyone say that MC firms are having a hard time breaking into the US market when from my perspective they’re doing quite well... CC and linklaters both rank higher than Shearman & Sterling in the Vault rankings for US-wide so are they really struggling that much??

 

[S87]

was anyone else shook that fried frank is pronounced freed frank .. or was that just me

Really?! OMG

 

[MS2000]

Anyone still not heard from CRS or Stephenson Hardwoood?

 

[pbyrne]

Anyone still not heard from CRS or Stephenson Hardwoood?

Nothing from CRS.

 

[conniekatherine]

Travers rejection post-interview. Thought I did ok so bit shocked tbh

 

[tkhkat]

so nrf told me theyd reply to me about a AC invite by early next week, it is now tuesday and i haven't heard anything back, PFO?

I haven't heard back from them either, I don't think anyone has! They should definitely get back to us by the end of this week as their ACs are meant to start next week!

 

[lilli]

Nothing from CRS.

Same (London office) I emailed with some supplementary info and they said they should get back to us within the next couple of weeks

 

[ECNWalker]

also got a PFO from debevoise (expected tbh) but at the end, they said "however, we wanted to write to you personally to say that we were certainly impressed with your application and therefore would encourage you to reapply again next year" ?

I got that too!

 

[M1999]

Is anyone else annoyed when firms advertise paralegal roles specifically for those that have secured TC roles.. which is a lot of firms. A lot of people want to be paralegals or they haven’t yet secured a TC yet the paralegal roles are given to people who have already got a great job lined up..

 

[OB]

Is anyone else annoyed when firms advertise paralegal roles specifically for those that have secured TC roles.. which is a lot of firms. A lot of people want to be paralegals or they haven’t yet secured a TC yet the paralegal roles are given to people who have already got a great job lined up..

how about when they say a job is entry level then ask for 7 years paralegal experience ...........

 

[Jacob Miller]

They might not notice. I called Freshfields "Fieldfisher" in my application and got through to the WG. Also, their name is silly anyway - it's always one of my go-to ridiculous law firm names to bring up in general conversation (along with Foot Antsy, Skadden Arps Slate Meagher and Flom (full name only for comedic effect), and Fried Frank).

I think CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP might take the cake here.

 

[Sam55]

Travers VS!! So pleased with this!

 

[Jacob Miller]

Travers VS!! So pleased with this!

Well done!! Massive congratulations.

 

[breadpitt]

Travers VS!! So pleased with this!

Congrats! When was your interview?

 

[Lillith]

Just got an email with a Travers vs offer! I’m slightly in shock as I thought I’d done awfully in the interview but trying not to convince myself they made a mistake and got me confused with someone else

 

[Sam55]

Congrats! When was your interview?

Friday

 

[kls]

Four hour assessment centre for one firm this morning and final partner interview for another firm this afternoon. Is it too early for wine + pajamas?

Never too early for wine and Pyjamas!!!!

 

[iamJW]

Also received a Travers rejection post-interview thought I did well tbh

The email wasn't particularly helpful, anyway we can get feedback?